Rwanda has become the newest winner of the prestigious future policy award 2011 (IPS) “‘Rwanda has sought not only to make its forests a national priority, but has also used them as a platform to revolutionise its stances on women’s rights … Continue reading
China and Africa’s bi-lateral relationship goal: To create a united front to save Africa’s last great places and wildlife (The Nature Conservancy) “Members of The Nature Conservancy’s China Board of Trustees— which is already working to significantly expand the scope … Continue reading
Brookings Ranks the greenness of US cities’ job markets (Climatide) A recent report that revealed the 2 percent of all US jobs were “green.” Among the top ranked: The New York, LA, Chicago and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. Here’s some … Continue reading
Report reveals America now receives more power from renewable sources than nuclear (Inhabitat) The monthly energy review revealed renewable sources of energy produced a combined 2.2245 quadrillion Btus of energy (or 11 percent of US total) whereas nuclear only produced … Continue reading
Photo courtesy of Torresol Energy. Solar Plant in Spain generates electricity for 24 straight hours (ecogeek) This plant is the first to use mirrors to heat molten salt, which can store and generate energy to turn a turbine after the … Continue reading
Concerned about our oceans? Use this helpful diagram to understand which fish are sustainably harvested (The Guardian) This diagram pools information from the Marine Conservation Society (PDF), Greenpeace and SeaFood Watch. It’s designed to educate consumers about fish that are and are … Continue reading
A new survey allows New Yorkers to see the potential solar capacity of their rooftops (Yale Environment 360) Utilizing New York’s rooftops to harness solar energy could meet 49.6% of peak daytime demand. “New Yorkers [can] type in the address of … Continue reading
Norway wants to channel billions of dollars for renewable energy in developing nations to protect forests (Reuters) “Energy+ is an initiative to promote access to energy and low-carbon development” in developing nations, according to an internal document from the Ministry … Continue reading
Pew: 71% of Americans say “This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment.” (Climate Progress) 59% believe that “strongly.” Indonesia and the European Union have finalized an agreement aimed at ending the trade in illegally-sourced wood (BBC News) “The … Continue reading
Turtles now world’s most endangered vertebrates — more than half of species threatened with extinction (Treehugger) “Of the total 328 species there are 263 freshwater and terrestrial turtles and 58 tortoises; 54% of these are threatened. The world’s seven sea … Continue reading